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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/08/11 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. August 11, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting was held on the above date beginning at 4:10 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Cox Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Community Development Desrochers 2. DISCUSSION OF BAYFRONT Community Development Director Desrochers submitted a DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH written report to the Council explaining that a request GRUEN AND GRUEN, has been received from Supervisor Hamilton to combine the CONSULTANTS "D" Street Fill area with 100 acres to the north owned by the City of National City and the Port District for 2a. CONSIDERATION OF a proposed industrial use to be offered to Japanese "D" STREET FILL AS industries for auto use. SITE FOR AUTO ASSEMBLY PLANT Dr. Claude Gruen, Dr. Gruen stated that it was difficult to evaluate the Consultant proposal since more information is needed regarding the reality and nature of the proposition. In his mind, the proposed auto plant is not necessarily incompatible as to nullify the Bayfront Plan. Whether in fact it will be would have to be based on consideration of the following: (1) the design and character of the facility with regard to aesthetics, noise and odor; (2) what will be the net impact of the project on traffic and traffic access - will it increase the interchange capacity - will Route 54 be completed - and what is the nature of the roadway use the Plan will make? Assuming there is at least as much access or more with or without the facility, then it would be very compatible. (3) To know how complimen- tary the proposal will be, one would have to know more details about the facility's function - what kind of employment and ~ctivit~es will there be there? Project in support In answer to the Mayor's query, Mrs. Nina Gruen said that of Plan the Bayfront Plan does not need the support of this 90 acres to make the recreational-tourism plan successful. However, she added that it doesn't mean the Council will want to make some changes in the Plan - such as dropping off some of the housing in lieu of other options. She does not see any dropping off of the hotels, restaurants or tourist-oriented businesses, however. Economic factor Councilman Egdahl referred to the point made by the Gruens in their analysis of the Sedway/Cooke Plan in which they stated that in relating recreational-tourist to industrial development, the economic yield to the City w~s much better with the recreational-tourist development. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- August 11, 1977 Dr. Gruen answered that at the time that statement was made, the Port District was suggesting industrial zoning for that area and for getting any type industrial that would develop there. Dr. Gruen added that one of his forecasts was that the type of industry that would want to locate there would be one that was not water-oriented. He felt that the opportunity lost of excluding that type of industry from the Bayfront was very small; whereas, in taking the recreational-tourism opportunities, the City would tie into the bay and get something which it would not give elsewhere. Honda facility Dr. Gruen declared that if the proposed auto plant becomes a reality, it would be a much more intense economic use than that which he forecasted as a likely industrial use. The Honda facility, to be accepted, would have to be unique, water-related and meet the other criteria. This area is one that Chula Vista must use for truly water- oriented activities, which for the most part, he feels will continue~ to be tourist-oriented and recreational and not industry. Control by City Mrs. Gruen remarked that it would be a mistake if the City of Chula Vista did not exercise control over the development of this area. She commented that the General Motors plant, as suggested by the staff, would not be that compatible - she would hate to see a lot of parking without substantial landscaping... "a sea of cars." Mrs. Gruen noted the Rancho Bernardo development as a good comparison. Traffic impact Dr. Gruen answered a question posed by Mayor Hyde that if the facility employs 5000 people and no changes are made in the present traffic pattern, it will hurt the Bayfront Plan as it will create congestion. Howeverj with 1-54 and Tidelands going in and if this gives adequate accessi- bility, then it won't hurt the Plan. Mrs. Gruen indicated it would also depend on how many shifts there will be and how many people on each shift. Bayfront stimulus Councilman Hobel noted that I-Sd has now been put back on the State's 6-year program and if all other factors were overcome, (environment, aesthetics, otc) he asked if this project would be the stimulus in developing the Bayfront. Hotel developments Mrs. Gruen stated that the Coastal Commission requirements could not be minimized and must be considered. She ex- plained that at this time, they are in the second wave of hotel developments - for a number of years, there was an over-build of hotels. She hopes C hula Vista can get into this second cycle of hotel developments - if they miss this cycle, it will have to wait for the third cycle. Development would have to start within the next year or 20 months - delay beyond that time would be a problem. Council discussion Councilman Hobel said that he is looking toward the employment - the economic factor of the development. Councilman Scott asked Dr. Gruen if, from his professional viewpoint, the City should pursue this project. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- August 11, 1977 Personal opinion Dr. Gruen indicated that professionally, he was an econo- regarding proposed mist; however, his personal opinion would be that as long project as it is understood by one and all that the City is not committing itself to going along with whatever it is they (developers) want you to do, and as long as the Council stays committed to the basic Bayfront Plan, then nothing would be lost by talking to the developers. RESOLUTION NO. 8778 - Offered by Councilman Hobel, the reading of the text was SUPPORTING THE SWEETWATER waived by unanimous consent. C~L~NNEL SITE FOR THE LOCATION OF A JAPANESE ASSEMBLY PLANT Speaking against Mayor Hyde stated he would be voting against the resolution - resolution he would like to see incorporated in the resolution statements giving the Council final approval of all matters of design and things of that nature. Mayor Hyde added that he feels "the Council is leading themselves down the path from which it will be almost impossible to turn back..." and if the project came to past and it was not all that the Council approved, the political pressure and economic factors would be such that the Council may approve the project. Council discussion ensued in which Councilman Scott de- clared that the Council would never submit to political pressures and if the project wasn't beneficial to the Bayfront plan, he would be one of the first to back off and disapprove it. Amendment to Councilman Egdahl commented that he would like to see resolution incorporated in the resolution Council's control of (1) design and character of the facility; (2) net impact to traffic and traffic access; (3) kinds of activities that would be generated. Motion to amend It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Mayor resolution Hyde that the resolution be amended to state that it be clearly understood that the problems of design, traffic control and scale of activities related to manufacturing be subject to approval of the City Council of Chula Vista. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously by those present. Council discussion Discussion continued regarding the phaseology of the resolution; the Bayfront Plan; industrial zoning for that particular area; issue of tax revenues; joint powers agreement; phases of construction; adherence to the Bayfront Plan; and any change in the Plan requiring official Council action. Motion to amend It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the following sentence resolution be added to the resolution: "Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does reaffirm its committment to the Chula Vista Bayfront Plan." No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Resolution, as The resolution as amended carried by the following vote, amended, carries to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hyde Absent: Councilman Cox Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- August 11, 1977 Position of Chamber Mr. Ron Gundy, member of the Chamber of Commerce Executive of Commerce Committee, stated that they endorse the proposal. They feel it can be compatible with the Bayfront development provided it is aesthetically pleasing, environmentally responsive and provides public access to the waterfront. Reva Lynch Mrs. Lynch stated that the League opposes any major League of Women Voters industrial development on the Bayfront Plan and hopes that the Council will not do anything to lose site of that. Mrs. Lynch read a letter written to the Council in September 1973 in which the League opposed major in- dustrial development and supported the commercial-recre- ational aspect of the Plan. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 1759 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that aside from the AMENDING SECTIONS 9.12.130, organizations that are recognized for obtaining busi- SUBSECTION B, AND 9.12.160 ness licenses under the Revenue and Taxation Code, there OF THE CHULA VISTA are two specific groupings not within these Revenue and MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING Taxation Code provisions: senior citizens group and TO THOSE NONPROFIT mobilehome park organizations. CHARITABLE ORGANIZA- TIONS AUTHORIZED TO Councilman Scott stated he was concerned over the scope CONDUCT BINGO GAMES of the ordinance since it opens it up to mobilehome AND THE LICENSE FEE park organizations and other groups that may not be THEREFOR - FIRST READING running the games for charity. Councilman Scott suggested the ordinance be brought back deleting those two organizations and at a subsequent time, the Council can reconsider this issue. Mayor Hyde spoke in support of having the mobilehome park and senior citizen groups participate in the Bingo games. He noted the annual $50 fee which would eliminate abuses of the ordinance by these groups. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman ordinance Hobel that this matter be carried over until there is a full Council (October 11, 1977). Motion fails The motion fails by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Hobel NOES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Absent: Councilman Cox Motion to place It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that the ordinance be ordinance on first placed on first reading and amended to strike out the reading, as amended reference to mobilehome parks and senior citizen organizations. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel Noes: Mayor Hyde Absent: Councilman Cox Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman matter in October Scott and unanimously carried by those present that at the first full Council meeting (October 11, 1977), be placed on the agenda the issue of adding legitimate mobilehome park organizations and senior citizens organizations. Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- August 11, 1977 5. RESOLUTION NO. 8779 - The resolution is for the appropriation of $650 to permit APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR Councilman Egdahl to attend the Conference scheduled in ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMAN Minneapolis in October 2-5, 1977. AT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOUSING AND REDEVELOP- MENT OFFICIALS (NAHRO) CONFERENCE Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent of those present,passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Hobel, Hyde Noes: None Absent: Councilman Cox APPOINTMENTS TO It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that Caroline McVey be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees and Andrew Parteh to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Cole submitted a list of items to be a. COUNCIL CONFERENCES considered at future Council Conferences. Motion to schedule items It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman through Mayor's office Hobel and unanimously carried by those present that the schedule of Council Conferences be done through the Mayor and notify the Council at the Tuesday meeting (preceding the Conference) of any problems which can then be discussed; otherwise, it will be at regular conferences. Councilman Scott remarked that conferences can be scheduled for times other than those scheduled for the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 6b. BOOTM AT CONFERENCE City Manager Cole said he received a communication from the National League of Cities asking if the City would like to rent a booth at the Conference in December at a cost of $300. Motion not to It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde rent a booth and unanimously carried by those present that the City not rant a booth at this Conference. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:23 p.m. to the Council field trip scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 1977 at 7:00 a.m.